Stormwater Sampler & Sample Pick-up Courier

JOB TITLE: Stormwater Sampler & Sample Pick-up Courier
REPORTS TO: Production Manager
STATUS: Part-Time, Non-exempt; Variable/As-Needed
SALARY RANGE: $25.00/hour + eligible incentives
LOCATION: Oakland, CA
BENEFITS: Benefits are available to eligible employees in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements.
Tidal Vision:
We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities. We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We value open, direct communication and foster a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture. We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.
Overview:
The Sample Pick-Up Courier is responsible for completing assigned sample pick-up and stormwater sampling assignments throughout Oakland and surrounding areas using their personal vehicle for required travel between locations. Sample pick-up routes may range from a few stops to approximately 20 client locations per day. The role may also include stormwater sampling assignments at client facilities based on business needs. This position ensures that samples, sampling supplies, field observations, and required documentation are collected, handled, and delivered accurately and within required timeframes while maintaining sample integrity and chain of custody. The Sample Pick-Up Courier also provides dependable and professional service to clients and supports Frog Environmental's sampling operations and laboratory deadlines.
This is a part-time, variable/as-needed position. Work hours and assignments may fluctuate based on storm events, sample pick-up needs, client schedules, and business needs. Regular or minimum weekly hours are not guaranteed.
Compensation & Incentives:
The base rate for this position is $25.00 per hour. In addition to the base hourly rate, employees may be eligible for the following:
Required Sampling Training: $50.00 per hour for approximately two hours of required initial sampling training.
Sampling Incentive: $200 for successfully sampling 1–2 assigned client facilities during a deployment, whether sampling one or all required sampling points at each facility.
Additional Sampling Incentive: $50 for each additional client facility successfully sampled during the same deployment.
Sample Pick-Up Incentive: $5 for each eligible scheduled sample pick-up stop completed in accordance with program requirements.
Mileage Reimbursement: Mileage incurred while performing assigned duties using a personal vehicle will be reimbursed in accordance with the applicable California mileage reimbursement rate.
Cell Phone Reimbursement: Employees required to use a personal cell phone for business purposes will receive reimbursement in accordance with Company policy and applicable California law.
All required work time is paid, and overtime will be paid in accordance with applicable California law. Incentive payments are nondiscretionary and will be included in the employee's regular rate of pay to the extent required by applicable law. Employees will receive at least two hours of pay per deployment, or any greater amount required by applicable California law.
Responsibilities:
Sample Pick-Up & Transportation
Pick up replenishment sampling kits from Frog Environmental by the designated time on the day of the route or prior to the scheduled route, unless alternate arrangements have been approved in advance.
Pick up completed stormwater samples from assigned client locations according to scheduled routes.
Verify that sample bottles are properly labeled with required information, including company name, sampling date, and sample location.
Ensure samples from different facilities remain separated and properly packaged during transportation.
Provide replacement sampling kits to clients during each pick-up.
Verify that a completed physical Chain of Custody (COC) accompanies each sample.
Coordinate with client representatives to address missing COCs whenever possible.
Notify Frog Environmental promptly if required samples or documentation cannot be obtained.
Communicate delays, extended wait times, scheduling issues, or other concerns encountered while completing assigned routes.
Follow assigned routes and obtain approval before making route changes.
Coordinate after-hours deliveries when unable to return samples before office closing.
Maintain communication with Frog Environmental throughout assigned work.
Ensure samples and required documentation are delivered to Frog Environmental on the same day unless otherwise approved.

Employment type
Part-Time

Work arrangement
Yes